Hsipaw, in northern Myanmar, is surrounded by hills and sits on the Myitnge river, a tributary of the Irrawaddy. Photo: Alamy
Selfies with armed guerillas: holidays in Myanmar off the beaten track
With growing numbers of tourists looking beyond package tours, a trek through Myanmar’s northern Shan state offers impressive views and a glimpse of an ongoing conflict between ethnic minorities and government forces
Hsipaw, in northern Myanmar, is surrounded by hills and sits on the Myitnge river, a tributary of the Irrawaddy. Photo: Alamy
